Assam Rifles organised “A Day with Company Commander” at Boro Bekera, Jiribam, engaging over 130 students in a vibrant, inspiring event filled with military interaction, fun games, and community bonding to foster civil-military harmony.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the modern Kamrup District Judicial Court Complex in Guwahati’s Amingaon, built at a cost of Rs 52.25 crore. The facility features 15 digitally enabled courtrooms with services like e-filing, video conferencing, and case tracking to speed up trials and improve transparency. CM Sarma emphasized the goal of achieving a 60% conviction rate within five years and urged the adoption of technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance judicial efficiency. The state is recruiting more public prosecutors and seeks support from the Gauhati High Court and National Judicial Academy to train new legal recruits. Construction of a new Gauhati High Court building is also planned. The complex marks a significant step in Assam’s efforts to modernize its judiciary and improve access to justice.
An eight-member delegation of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), led by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. Shah assured the delegation of the Government of India’s commitment to fulfill promises made for the development of the indigenous Tiprasa people. The accord, signed in March 2024 between TMP, the Centre, and the Tripura state government, aims to address the socio-cultural and administrative needs of Tripura’s tribal communities.
Following the meeting, Debbarma urged people to choose unity and “embrace love over hate,” referring to recent clashes involving TMP and BJP workers. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding constitutional rights and the community’s future by maintaining solidarity and peace.
Mizoram has begun a biometric enrollment drive for over 34,000 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh to accurately identify and document displaced individuals. The process started in Serchhip and Lunglei districts on July 30, and in Champhai on July 31. In Serchhip, 16 Myanmar refugees were enrolled during the initial session held at Chanmari. The drive, to be conducted twice a week and completed by September 22, includes special provisions for those temporarily away.
Officials have clarified that the initiative’s sole purpose is identification, not deportation. Serchhip district currently hosts 647 Myanmarese nationals and 266 Bangladeshis, while Lunglei has begun collecting data for nearly 2,000 Myanmar and over 70 Bangladeshi refugees. The project is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to manage and assist the sizable refugee population fleeing conflict and upheaval in neighboring countries.
The Assam Forest Department has compensated 29 farmers in Morigaon district with a total of ₹2.17 lakh for crop losses caused by wild animals straying from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in the 2024–25 financial year. Each farmer received ₹7,500 following verified claims for crop destruction, primarily in Satibheti and Rajamayong areas. The main culprits were rhinoceroses, wild buffaloes, and wild boars, which damaged crops such as maize, rice, and mustard.
To address recurring conflicts, 13 anti-depredation squads have been deployed in nearby villages. These teams, supported by departmental staff and elephants, swiftly respond to wildlife incursions and work to both protect farmland and guide animals back to the sanctuary. Efforts also focus on raising awareness within local communities about harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, spread over 38.81 sq km near Guwahati, is renowned for having the world’s highest density of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros and supports a rich diversity of species, serving as a crucial example of balancing conservation and the livelihoods of neighboring communities.
Manipur Police arrested two individuals from Assam in Imphal West district for their alleged involvement in an inter-state cybercrime racket. The arrests were made near Khuman Lampak locality on Friday. According to police, the duo, hailing from Barpeta and Chirang districts of Assam, was part of a criminal network specializing in the operation of mule bank accounts—accounts used to facilitate the movement of funds acquired through illegal activities. The accused were reportedly tasked with collecting sensitive personal and financial information, such as Aadhaar and bank account details, from unsuspecting individuals. Investigations revealed that the mule accounts used by the suspects were connected to economic offences across multiple states, as found on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai will inaugurate the new building of the Gauhati High Court’s Itanagar Permanent Bench in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on August 10, 2025. The modern facility, constructed at a cost of Rs 135.35 crore and featuring five courtrooms, marks a significant milestone in the state’s judicial infrastructure. The first proceedings will begin in the new building on August 11, while the last sitting at the current temporary location in Yupia will take place on August 8.
Though Arunachal Pradesh does not have its own high court and remains under the jurisdiction of the Gauhati High Court, the event is being hailed as a historic moment. The inauguration coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Itanagar Bench, raising hopes among legal professionals and residents for the eventual creation of a separate high court for the state.
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